Education Guide 120618 Zone B

2 | December 6, 2018 | 22nd century media education guide
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St. Mary students flourish in and out of classroom
St. Mary Catholic School, located at
11409 195th St. in Mokena, invites families
to an Open House from noon-2 p.m.
on Sunday, Jan. 27. Visitors will experience
a welcoming community, view the
exceptional facilities, meet the dedicated
faculty and staff, and witness testimonials
from school families regarding faithinfused
curriculum, academic successes
and lasting friendships.
Benefits of a learning community focused
on academics, faith and family
St. Mary School is a vibrant and welcoming
Catholic school, serving students
in preschool through grade eight. Since
1949, teachers have been providing an
extraordinary, personalized learning environment
allowing each student to achieve
their full potential. As a result, St. Mary
students continue to flourish in and out of
the classroom.
“As parents, we have an obligation to
provide our children with the best possible
education,” said Frank Murray, St.
Mary School Board Member and new
school parent. “We chose St. Mary’s for
its community, its extraordinary faculty
and staff, and its exceptional learning
environment. It is the faith-based, family
community that we believe is critical
for our children’s academic, social and
spiritual development. St. Mary’s family
is everything we wanted in a school community.”
See the exceptional learning environment
St. Mary School offers 3-year-old preschool
through eighth grade. Visitors are
always impressed with the school’s facilities,
which include a music room, library,
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computer lab, science lab, spacious gymnasium
and the STEAM classroom.
The STEAM classroom allows teachers
to bring a unique approach of teaching to
enhance student learning and understanding
of how all things relate to each other,
in school and in life. Unlike other STEM
programs, St. Mary’s program also emphasizes
the integration of the arts, and
offers more creativity to students in the
learning process. The STEAM program
and open classroom setting allow teachers
to facilitate rather than lecture, resulting
in students experiencing their education
as a process instead of a final product.
St. Mary School also offers a one-toone
technology program that provides
each student in grades six through eight
with an individual iPad, a class set of
iPads for grades three through five, and
kindergarten through grade two have designated
classroom iPads and SmartBoards
for educational use. Primary students also
benefit from a certified reading specialist
and teacher aides.
Learn about numerous extracurricular
opportunities and more
Students can enjoy many after-school
programs, including band, chess, youth
If you have concerns about your child's
development, you may be eligible for a Pre-K/
Early Learning Screening. District staff will
observe your child's physical, verbal, and
cognitive skills.
Early Learning
Screenings
for children 3-5 years old
Upcoming Screening Dates
February 8, 2019 May 3, 2019
choir, drama club, yearbook, Scout groups,
social events and an extensive athletic
program. Before- and after-school care is
available for a fee from 6:45-7:50 a.m. and
2:40-6 p.m. Bus service is an option for
those families who reside in the Mokena
Public School District 159 for a fee.
Learn about tuition assistance
Recent legislation in Illinois has opened
up many opportunities for families to receive
scholarships for Catholic schooling
in Illinois. Through Empower Illinois,
families can apply for tuition assistance in
the form of grants from the Illinois government
to help pay for their child’s Catholic
education. Additionally, St. Mary’s
offers a special Tuition Transfer Grant for
up to $1,500 per family ($1,000 in year
one, $500 in year two) for students entering
grades 1-7 who transfer from any private,
public, charter or home school. Students
transferring from another Catholic
school in the Diocese of Joliet or neighboring
dioceses are not eligible.
Submitted by St. Mary Catholic School, 11409
195th St. in Mokena. For more information,
call (708) 326-9330 or visit www.
stmaryschoolmo
Results will be summarized and shared
with parents after the screening. To
request information contact Carmen Ford
at 708.614.4547 or Bridget Bosch at
708-614-4510 ext. 4231.
Proof of residency in District 146 is required.
All screenings will take place at the Administration Center | 6611 W. 171st St. | Tinley Park, IL 60477